Elliotte Friedman
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NHL announces 21-game suspension for Evander Kane, for violation of COVID protocols
- Stripes77

I have empathy for him because his life seems to be spiraling but that was completely self-inflicted.

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NHL also announces "that its concurrent investigation into allegations of domestic abuse made against Kane by his estranged wife, Deanna, could not be substantiated" and that there will be no further comment.
- Stripes77

Kane is a total d bag. But his wife blaming him for everything over the moon and it being false is not a good look for her.

Again. I think Kane did something wrong and is probly in the wrong with 95% of it

I have empathy for him because his life seems to be spiraling but that was completely self-inflicted.
- Hank Balling

He hasn't made it easier on himself that's for sure

I would bet most teams would.
- Stripes77

I think they'd occasionally travel with an extra player, but generally want those guys actually playing hockey.

I think they'd occasionally travel with an extra player, but generally want those guys actually playing hockey.
- Lunaion

I think you would see teams get very creative with how they would use these players.

Almost like a bullpen rotation.

Kane is a total d bag. But his wife blaming him for everything over the moon and it being false is not a good look for her.

Again. I think Kane did something wrong and is probly in the wrong with 95% of it
- Sabretooth9

We don’t know what’s false or not. Just what the NHL itself could prove.

Dude is the biggest turd to put on a Sabre jersey. I would not be shocked if he’s beat and sexually assaulted his wife. Fits his profile perfectly

Edit- and for Gil11 and Boss who at some point will post my resume, you can feel free to mark down how bang on I was about Evander Kane and what a degenerate loser he is/was

I think they'd occasionally travel with an extra player, but generally want those guys actually playing hockey.
- Lunaion

It's time for the NHL to implement a soft cap with a luxury tax. Last year with Tampa was a joke

It's time for the NHL to implement a soft cap with a luxury tax. Last year with Tampa was a joke
- Hank Balling

I'm against it. A hard cap is the only way to keep things competitive.

Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
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NHL announces 21-game suspension for Evander Kane, for violation of COVID protocols
- Stripes77

So the covid violation is worse than 90%+ of the suspensions for egregious head shots and repeat offenders of such violations…

I'm against it. A hard cap is the only way to keep things competitive.
- Michael Pachla

Tampa was what, $15m over the non-existent playoff cap last year? Competitive balance is a myth imo

There are endorsements in Canada and there's no income tax in Florida and Tennessee. The league should just be honest about what's going on. The cap is largely non existent anyway. Might as well acknowledge it and let the AZs of the world get a yearly luxury tax bailout

I think you would see teams get very creative with how they would use these players.

Almost like a bullpen rotation.
- Stripes77

I don't know. There's still a big hurdle with it being on the other side of waivers. When they are home, it's really no different than Roch.

Tampa was what, $15m over the non-existent playoff cap last year? Competitive balance is a myth imo

There are endorsements in Canada and there's no income tax in Florida and Tennessee. The league should just be honest about what's going on. The cap is largely non existent anyway. Might as well acknowledge it and let the AZs of the world get a yearly luxury tax bailout
- Hank Balling

All points taken. But a soft cap makes the NBA top-heavy while MLB's luxury tax does nothing for the have not's.

The NFL doesn't count because their on another stratosphere when it comes to financial stability and equitable distribution of said wealth.

All points taken. But a soft cap makes the NBA top-heavy while MLB's luxury tax does nothing for the have not's.

The NFL doesn't count because their on another stratosphere when it comes to financial stability and equitable distribution of said wealth.
- Michael Pachla

I'm with you. There's other ways to fix TB's cheating. If you aren't going to enforce the rules, you need to change them.

All points taken. But a soft cap makes the NBA top-heavy while MLB's luxury tax does nothing for the have not's.

The NFL doesn't count because their on another stratosphere when it comes to financial stability and equitable distribution of said wealth.
- Michael Pachla

Good point but the have-nots in the MLB essentially survive by TV contracts and they don't try until they have a roster of cost-controlled youngsters.

Guaranteed salaries in the NHL also make it more difficult.

All points taken. But a soft cap makes the NBA top-heavy while MLB's luxury tax does nothing for the have not's.

The NFL doesn't count because their on another stratosphere when it comes to financial stability and equitable distribution of said wealth.
- Michael Pachla

Yeah, but at least there's movement in the NBA, so that new teams are always coming up, but IIRC they're also the most skill based league, while hockey is the most luck based.

Good point but the have-nots in the MLB essentially survive by TV contracts and they don't try until they have a roster of cost-controlled youngsters.

Guaranteed salaries in the NHL also make it more difficult.
- Hank Balling

The NHL has it tough.

We don’t know what’s false or not. Just what the NHL itself could prove.

Dude is the biggest turd to put on a Sabre jersey. I would not be shocked if he’s beat and sexually assaulted his wife. Fits his profile perfectly

Edit- and for Gil11 and Boss who at some point will post my resume, you can feel free to mark down how bang on I was about Evander Kane and what a degenerate loser he is/was
- sbroads24

The NHL tweeted they found no truth the Kane accusations on gambling

Chris brown is horrible to listen to on WGR

Yeah, but at least there's movement in the NBA, so that new teams are always coming up, but IIRC they're also the most skill based league, while hockey is the most luck based.
- Wetbandit1

We don’t know what’s false or not. Just what the NHL itself could prove.

Dude is the biggest turd to put on a Sabre jersey. I would not be shocked if he’s beat and sexually assaulted his wife. Fits his profile perfectly

Edit- and for Gil11 and Boss who at some point will post my resume, you can feel free to mark down how bang on I was about Evander Kane and what a degenerate loser he is/was
- sbroads24

I also did not like the guy!

Common ground

Yeah, but at least there's movement in the NBA, so that new teams are always coming up, but IIRC they're also the most skill based league, while hockey is the most luck based.
- Wetbandit1

Have to think about this one

- Hank Balling

This is great

This is great
- sbroads24

Basketball is the biggest strong-link sport where the best players dictate the outcome with the greatest regularity.

Baseball is actually lower than hockey, as evidenced by Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani

I'm with you. There's other ways to fix TB's cheating. If you aren't going to enforce the rules, you need to change them.
- Lunaion

You can carry as much cap as you want but your game day roster has to fit in the defined cap parameters.

Done move on.

Chris brown is horrible to listen to on WGR
- Sabretooth9

He's terrible. The funniest thing was when he would broadcast from home in a GIANT MASK to show his virtue. Even the Bills don't like him, remember when they suspended him for getting out of line w state secrets lol?


Its sad to see the NHL use this Vax card story to throw the book at Evander Kane because they couldn't prove any of the ridiculous accusations his jilted ex made against him and the Sharks don't want to pay him anymore. Sad!